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E15 and E85 expansion: what can we learn from recent data?
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Whistance, Jarrett Thompson, Wren Debnath, Deepayan Meyer, Senator Westhoff, Pat |
| Copyright Year | 2019 |
| Abstract | We calculate breakeven RIN prices for E85 and E15 that cover a range of distribution costs. Although uncertainties exist, breakeven RIN prices that could induce E15 expansion at the margin might exceed those for E85 under some situations. Historical data indicate that E85 has sometimes expanded after periods of time when the RIN price might have covered additional distribution costs of E85, although there is no clear relationship and other factors doubtlessly also affect E85 and E15 use. E85 expansion potential in the U.S. remains a critically important question, but as a decision to allow E15 sales year-round as soon as the 2019 summer driving season that begins on June 1st, the expansion potential for E15 also deserves careful attention. In this bulletin, we are revisiting the question of whether high-level ethanol fuel blends like E85 have the potential to be price-competitive, and similarly investigate the potential for E15 expansion, given recent fuel market conditions. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.fapri.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Bulletin-01-19.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
